Attending funeral in the U.K.

[Reesy]

It looks like I will need to go to the U.K. to attend a funeral
within the next couple of weeks. I would really like to fly in just for a few days. In and out really..Is this possible?

[Kili01]

Yes, BA from Larnaca-Heathrow. Twice weekly.
But also bare in mind that at present you will need a neg PCR test 72hrs before leaving Cyprus.
In the UK you have to self isolate for 10 days, plus have 2 further tests after 2 and then 8 days. All tests have to be purchased before leaving Cyprus.

Dee

[bmwx5]

Two people I know from seperate families one recently lost his Father and the other her Mother both have been to the UK and back for the funerals within 7 days.

[WHL]

Dont you have to stay indoors for eight days in the uk

[The Aquila]

Dont you have to stay indoors for eight days in the uk

Yes, and the government call centre are calling to check too!

[Kili01]

Yes, a friend of mine went back to the UK last Wednesday. She has to stay in self isolation for 10 days not 8! There is a £10,000 fine if you are caught violating this.

Dee

[Sadie]

I believe there is special dispensation for people attending funerals

[PhotoLady]

The rules regarding funerals in UK were updated on 17 May with regards to numbers of attendees etc

This is the link to entering UK for a funeral from overseas:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... de-england

[merchant_banker]

Some family travelling to the UK yesterday with BA, saw several passengers denied boarding because they had not booked a second PCR test.

Apparently Border Control was very quick.

[Reesy]

Thanks for the replies..I am looking to attend the funeral on day 1 and fly back to Cyprus the next day.. I do not want to isolate in the U.K.

[Diocletian]

According to the rules. You can indeed attend a funeral but you must continue to isolate afterwards and then return. In short, no you cannot fly over, attend the funeral and fly back.